Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudia Glam, remains in a life-threatening condition after a car incident outside the Inca nightclub in Soho early Sunday morning. The collision, which occurred around 4:30 AM on Sunday, April 19th, also injured two other individuals, including a man in his 50s who sustained severe injuries.
Gabrielle Carrington, a 29-year-old former X Factor finalist who operates under the influencer moniker RIELLEUK, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink-driving. Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where she was remanded into custody.
A dispute between Zakrzewska and Carrington is believed to have preceded the incident. While initial reports suggested the argument was over a man, a friend of Zakrzewska's claimed the disagreement began when Zakrzewska unfollowed Carrington on social media. Videos circulating online appear to show a car driving into a group of people.
Zakrzewska, who boasts over 250,000 followers on Instagram, was at the nightclub with friends. Carrington, who has over 360,000 followers on Instagram, was also present. The Metropolitan Police have stated Zakrzewska's condition is life-threatening, though some online speculation has prematurely declared her dead, prompting backlash. Zakrzewska's mother has publicly appealed for prayers for her daughter's recovery.
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Carrington, identified as being from Manchester, was seen making a "heart shape pose" to her family as she was led from the courtroom. Her bail was opposed due to concerns she might not appear in court if released, given her travel history.
Background
The incident unfolded on Argyll Street in Soho, a busy area linking Oxford Street to Great Marlborough Street. Both Zakrzewska and Carrington are established figures in the influencer sphere, with large followings on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Carrington was a finalist in the 2013 X Factor with the girl group Miss Dynamix. Police confirmed the car involved was a Mercedes.
